What went through the mind of Montreal Expos pitcher Carl Pavano just before he surrendered Mark McGwire's 70th home run? What were Carl Mays's true feelings after hitting Ray Chapman with a deadly pitch in 1920? How did C.J. Nitkowski feel when pitching to minor league prospect (and NBA legend) Michael Jordan?

Answers to these and many other fascinating questions fill the pages of this delightful collection of 100 letters about pitching and the joys of baseball life. Seth Swirsky — author of Baseball Letters — has corresponded with mound stars, from Curt Schilling and David Cone to Tom Glavine and Pedro Martinez. Their replies are reproduced here just as they arrived in Swirsky's mailbox, whether typed or handwritten by the player himself.

Also on hand are rare historical letters from great pitchers like Lefty Grove, Walter Johnson, and Satchel Paige, as well as more than 100 photographs of amazing baseball memorabilia, all from the author's renowned collection. Every Pitcher Tells a Story is a one-of-a-kind book in the pantheon of baseball literature that will appeal to fans of all ages.

"Every Pitcher Tells a Story is a rare treasure of a book."
-Billy Crystal

"Just finished reading all the great stories in Every Pitcher Tells a Story. All I can say is 'Holy Cow, what a book!'
-Phil Rizzuto

With rare historical letters from great pitchers like Lefty Grove, Walter Johnson, and Satchel Paige, as well as more than 100 photos of amazing baseball memorabilia, "Every Pitcher Tells a Story" is a one-of-a-kind book in the pantheon of baseball literature.

Seth Swirsky is an Everyfan, writing letters to ballplayers, asking them about key details of their careers and their craft. Here, Swirsky has elicited enlightening responses from many of today's great pitchers, including Roger Clemens, Dave Cone, and Tom Glavine; received illuminating letters from Hall of Famers Steve Carlton and Juan Marichal; a surprising answer on the similarity between pitching and picking stocks from Warren Buffett; and uncovered such delights as the Sun-Maid Raisin lady who married a Major League pitcher. The result is a humorous, often moving testament to the greatness of the game and our admiration for players who hone their skills over a lifetime and achieve greatness on the field.